Edenvale

Edenvale at a glance

Edenvale is a town on the East Rand in Gauteng, South Africa. It started out in 1903, after the Anglo Boer War as a small settlement named Rietfontein which sprung up around the Rietfontein Gold Mine. It was made a municipality in 1942. It was initially populated by Cornish mineworkers. Modern Edenvale has become a very well known part of Greater Johannesburg. It lies about halfway between the O.R. Tambo International Airport and the Johannesburg city centre and is located 12km by road from Sandton and about 9km from the closest Gautrain station. This makes it a very comfortable spot to live in as it is quite close to all the major parts of Johannesburg.  

Edenvale has become a very well known part of Johannesburg.  This makes it a very comfortable spot to live and visit as it is quite close to all the major parts of Johannesburg and a range of fantastic activities.  Edenvale is a very quiet town which ranges from the middle class areas such as Eastleigh and Croyden to the upper class areas such as Dowerglen and Edenglen. Edenvale boasts the atmosphere of a peaceful town and one often forgets just how close it is to the city and all the bustling routes. Therefore, many places of interest are not in Edenvale but are close enough to take a drive to and are well worth the effort.

These places include Gillooly’s Farm, Horwood’s Farm and numerous large shopping malls such as Eastgate and the East Rand Shopping Mall which is just minutes away. Edenvale boasts a tranquillity that many enjoy when wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. There is a beautiful and undulating Dowerglen Golf Course, Huddle Park and Linksfield Golf Club here as well as many superb areas which offer a range of sporting and recreation facilities. Edenvale affords one the opportunity to sit back and relax whilst enjoying the tranquil surroundings. Even when you become tired of relaxing, it is just minutes away from all superb amenities and entertainment facilities.

In 1995, after the local government elections, Edenvale was amalgamated with some surrounding areas, including Modderfontein, Rabie Ridge Extensions 4 and 5, Chloorkop and the western part of Tembisa to form the Lethabong municipality, as part of the short-lived transitional Khayalami Metropolitan Council, which also included Midrand and Kempton Park/Tembisa. This arrangement ended in 2000, and Edenvale is now part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, which includes much of the East Rand, while Modderfontein and Rabie Ridge became part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Even though Lethabong is defunct, it is still found on some maps, including Google Maps, with the area marked as "Lethabong (Ekurhuleni)".

In recent years the area to the north of Edenvale (Modderfontein) has expanded significantly. Two malls have been erected, Greenstone Shopping Centre and Stoneridge mall, as well as an array of complexes and townhouses, in an area now called Greenstone Hill and Greenstone Park, just above Illiondale.

SCHOOLS

Dunvegan Primary School; Edenglen High School; Edenglen Primary School; Edenvale Hoër Skool ; Edenvale High School; Eastleigh Primary School; Holy Rosary School for Girls; Hurlyvale Primary School; M W De Wet Laerskool; Hartwell Private School; Petra Christian School;   RealMe Private School; Egoli Kids; Nursery School of the Arts;  nearby educational institutions including; St Benedict's Boys School, St Andrews Girls School, Bedfordview Christian School (co-ed primary), Saheti School (co-ed), Bishop Bavin (co-ed), Reddam House (co-ed), Bedfordview Primary and Bedfordview High Schools (government co-ed) and Leeuwenhof School (co-ed pre-primary/primary & high).

Colleges in the vicinity include Boston City Campus and Business College

BLUE CHIP INVESTMENTS.

Bedfordview is an affluent town on the East Rand which is situated in Gauteng, South Africa. Bedfordview has been part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 2000. Bedfordview is one of the most upmarket garden villages in Gauteng and caters for the top, middle and lower levels of the property market. There are premium security villages where property investors can find cluster developments and townhouses.

Those who are looking for a secure property to retire to can select from a number of retirement villages with excellent frail care facilities.

The suburb of Bedfordview is close to the OR Tambo Airport, so for business people dipping into the city only briefly, Bedfordview is an ideal location.

Bedfordview provides easy access to Johannesburg, Sandton and the East Rand. Bedfordview is located in the hub of South Africa's financial, manufacturing, marketing and storage facilities. Colleges and excellent schools are all within easy reach.

VICINITY

Bedfordview is home to a number of shopping malls, including Bedford Centre, Bedford Square plus the vibrant and recently upgraded Eastgate Shopping Mall with its myriad shops, entertainment venues and excellent restaurants. Bedfordview offers many family recreational activities such as walking trails and picnic areas. There are numerous sporting facilities and most religious denominations are represented. In addition, Bedfordview is still a vibrant café culture, and a quick drive through its streets on a Saturday morning will reveal a health conscious, family-orientated demographic with an appreciation for high-end fashion and sports cars.

History of Bedfordview:

The site of Bedfordview was largely taken up by the farm Elandsfontein, and was administered as part of the District of Potchefstroom in the South African Republic. The coat-of-arms of Bedfordview features an Eland holding a fountain as a tribute to the early rural history of the town. In 1853, the farm “Elands Vontyn” was inspected and remained the property of the government until it was granted to GPL van der Linden on the 17th June 1867. The farm remained in the family for a number of years although it was subdivided. The Witwatersrand Gold Reef had a huge impact on the area. Elandsfontein was purchased for the mineral rights, and was later divided into smaller farms and small-holdings, many of which were settled by retired miners. The entire area became known as Geldenhuys Estate.

SCHOOLS

Located in this sought-after suburb are A-list educational institutions including; St Benedict's Boys School, St Andrews Girls School, Bedfordview Christian School (co-ed primary), Saheti School (co-ed), Bishop Bavin (co-ed), Reddam House (co-ed), Bedfordview Primary and Bedfordview High Schools (government co-ed) and Leeuwenhof School (co-ed pre-primary/primary & high).

NURSERY SCHOOLS

Bedfordview Baby and toddler Centre, Busy Bees, Little Rascals, Montessori, Pebbles, Smiley Kids, whole New world, Huggy Bears, Little Citizens and more.

Colleges in the vicinity include Boston City Campus and Business College.

OLD AGE HOMES

Arbor Village and St Georges Village.